A craniotomy for Usain: covering what insurance won't

Usain was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in June. The surgeon at Montego Bay Orthopedic Institute recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,150, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $850 short. my son has been in and out of Montego Bay Orthopedic Institute since June. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,150 is more than we can find. While we wait, Usain struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Usain won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $850 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $510 • Physiotherapy sessions: $140 • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $130 I hope life is good to you.